Turku
Decide whether to visit or live in Turku, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Turku month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Turku are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 20–22°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 22°C), January the coldest (average low -6°C), and August the wettest (about 122 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -0.7 | -5.8 | 57 | 2.0 |
| February | -0.1 | -5.7 | 51 | 3.9 |
| March | 3.2 | -4.1 | 40 | 7.1 |
| April | 8.8 | -0.5 | 41 | 10.2 |
| May | 15.6 | 5.0 | 44 | 13.2 |
| June | 20.4 | 10.8 | 62 | 14.5 |
| July | 22.0 | 13.5 | 93 | 13.8 |
| August | 20.3 | 12.9 | 122 | 11.4 |
| September | 16.1 | 9.2 | 67 | 8.5 |
| October | 9.5 | 4.2 | 82 | 5.1 |
| November | 4.6 | 0.5 | 64 | 2.3 |
| December | 1.3 | -2.8 | 64 | 1.3 |
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People and places shaping Turku
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Research updated Sunday, September 13, 2026Past and future events in Turku
Upcoming
- 2028 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships
Wikidata records Turku as the event location. 2028 edition of the World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.
Previously
- Great Fire of Turku
The 1827 fire destroyed three‑quarters of the city and led to its reconstruction.
- Turku as capital of the Grand Duchy of Finland
Turku served as the capital from 1809 until the capital moved to Helsinki in 1812.
- European Capital of Culture 2011
Turku, together with Tallinn, was designated European Capital of Culture for 2011.
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- Wikidata structured records for Turku
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01 · OverviewTurku, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Turku took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Turku
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Turku
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Turku
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Turku
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Turku
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Turku
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Frequently Asked Questions about Turku
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01 · Q&AWhere is Turku located and what are its coordinates?
Turku is situated in Finland at geographic coordinates 60.4515, 22.2687 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Turku?
Turku has a recorded population of approximately 206,655 and observes the Europe/Helsinki time zone (EUR).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Turku?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Turku include fi-FI, sv-FI, smn, and the circulating currency is EUR.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Turku?
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